TSE:EMP.A Empire (EMP.A) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biden FINISHED On June 13th? (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free EMP.A Stock Alerts C$33.65 +0.64 (+1.94%) (As of 05/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$32.85▼C$33.8150-Day RangeC$31.67▼C$34.8152-Week RangeC$31.45▼C$40.69Volume326,712 shsAverage Volume392,617 shsMarket CapitalizationC$4.91 billionP/E Ratio11.14Dividend Yield2.17%Price TargetC$38.43 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Empire alerts: Email Address Empire MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.43 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.2% UpsideC$38.43 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.64Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.48 out of 5 stars 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEmpire has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEmpire has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Empire's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for EMP.A. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEmpire pays a meaningful dividend of 2.25%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEmpire does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Empire is 24.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Empire's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EMP.A. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEmpire has a news sentiment score of 0.64. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.35 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Empire this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Empire to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Empire insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.97% of the stock of Empire is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions42.67% of the stock of Empire is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Empire's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Empire is 11.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.23.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Empire is 11.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 218.59.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEmpire has a PEG Ratio of 16.20. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEmpire has a P/B Ratio of 1.55. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressBiden FINISHED On June 13th?Thanks to Biden’s disgraceful leadership we now have sky-high inflation… unchecked immigration… rampant crime… and a “woke mob” hell bent on destroying the America you and I know and love. Biden’s days are numbered.Click here now to see his shocking evidence. About Empire Stock (TSE:EMP.A)Empire Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food retail and related real estate businesses in Canada. It operates through two segments, Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. The company owns, affiliates, and franchises approximately 1,500 retail stores under various retail banners, including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drugs; and approximately 350 retail fuel locations. It also owns interest in Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, an open-ended Canadian real estate investment trust to sell and leaseback a portfolio of 19 retail properties; and various equity accounted interests in Genstar real estate partnerships that develop residential real estate properties in Ontario, Western Canada, and the United States. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada.Read More EMP.A Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EMP.A Stock News HeadlinesMay 13 at 10:17 PM | msn.comA population boom is reshaping this 'affordable' California regionMay 13 at 1:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comEmpire Company Limited (TSE:EMP.A) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsMay 6, 2024 | forbes.com‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Soon Available On Digital StreamingMay 3, 2024 | msn.comEmpire’s World-Exclusive Deadpool & Wolverine Covers RevealedMay 2, 2024 | msn.com“This week’s homework assignment”: Beau DeMayo Asks Fans to Read 1 X-Men Storyline Before X-Men ‘97 Episode 9 Drops Next Week – What is It?May 2, 2024 | msn.comOn this day in history: Kansas family shares connection to Empire State BuildingMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFeed the Dream: Empire Company Limited inspires Canadians to cheer on Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic GamesMay 1, 2024 | yahoo.comEmpire State Building turns 93: look back at iconic momentsMay 1, 2024 | msn.comOn This Day: Empire State Building opens in NYCApril 30, 2024 | msn.com'Empire AI' is expected to create jobs in WNYApril 27, 2024 | msn.comThe EmPIRE Act would kill NY small businessesApril 25, 2024 | msn.comZero to Hero: Transform $20,000 Into Over $1,200 in Annual Passive IncomeApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Empire (TSE:EMP.A) have unfortunately lost 14% over the last three yearsApril 20, 2024 | msn.comRoman Empire Season 2 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via NetflixApril 17, 2024 | msn.comEmpire State Building honors USA Olympians and Paralympians 100 days before Summer GamesApril 17, 2024 | morningstar.comEmpire Co Ltd Registered Shs -A- Non Vtg EMP.AApril 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEmpire Communities Corp. Commences Tender Offer for Any and All 7.000% Senior Notes Due 2025April 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEMP.A:CA NewsApril 13, 2024 | msn.comEmpire Foods takes over former Walmart in Brooklyn CenterApril 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What We Like About Empire's (TSE:EMP.A) Upcoming DividendApril 3, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.comCarbon tax protesters across Canada make their dissatisfaction heardApril 2, 2024 | msn.comSupporting a Grocery Code of Conduct Sends Empire Co (TSE:EMP.A) DownApril 1, 2024 | msn.comEmpire of Light Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via HuluMarch 29, 2024 | yahoo.comWhen Reality TV Empires Collide: Kyle and Mauricio Are Having a Separation-OffMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comSee new art-filled apartments in Armory Square building that housed Empire Brewing (photos)See More Headlines Receive EMP.A Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Empire and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend4/12/2024Dividend Payable4/30/2024Today5/14/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeTSE SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Grocery Stores Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolTSE:EMP.A CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.empireco.ca Phone+1-902-7554440FaxN/AEmployees125,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetC$38.43 High Stock Price TargetC$43.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+14.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.43 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$3.02 Trailing P/E Ratio11.14 Forward P/E Ratio11.33 P/E Growth16.2Net IncomeC$759.20 million Net Margins2.46% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity14.81% Return on Assets4.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio133.75 Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.29 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$30.82 billion Price / Sales0.16 Cash FlowC$1.32 per share Price / Cash Flow25.50 Book ValueC$21.72 per share Price / Book1.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares145,980,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$4.91 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.46 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Bennett Medline (Age 56)CEO, Pres & Director Mr. Michael H. Vels (Age 57)CFO & Exec. VP Mr. Clinton David KeayExec. VP of Technology & Transformation ManagementMr. Simon GagnéExec. VP of HRMs. Lyne CastonguayExec. VP of Store ExperienceKey CompetitorsNorth WestTSE:NWCMetroTSE:MRUPrimo WaterTSE:PRMWPremium BrandsTSE:PBHMaple Leaf FoodsTSE:MFIView All CompetitorsInsidersWilliam LintonBought 875 shares on 12/20/2023Total: C$30,126.25 ($34.43/share)Pierre St-LaurentSold 1,387 sharesTotal: C$53,468.85 ($38.55/share)Pierre St-LaurentSold 5,000 sharesTotal: C$190,000.00 ($38.00/share)View All Insider Transactions EMP.A Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Empire stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Empire in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" EMP.A shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EMP.A, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View EMP.A analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Empire's stock price target for 2024? 7 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Empire's shares. Their EMP.A share price targets range from C$35.00 to C$43.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach C$38.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EMP.A or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EMP.A shares performed in 2024? Empire's stock was trading at C$35.05 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EMP.A shares have decreased by 4.0% and is now trading at C$33.65. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Empire pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Empire? Empire announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 12th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be paid a dividend of 0.1825 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a $0.73 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 12th. Read our dividend analysis for EMP.A. Is Empire a good dividend stock? Empire (TSE:EMP.A) pays an annual dividend of C$0.73 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.25%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for EMP.A. How do I buy shares of Empire? Shares of EMP.A stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (TSE:EMP.A) was last updated on 5/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersDid Intel Just Dethrone Nvidia?Chaikin AnalyticsRevolutionizing the Green Energy Space and Building Shareholder Value Along the WaySmall Cap SniperTech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…Crypto 101 MediaClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardCrypto Swap ProfitsForget Bitcoin. Crypto Millionaire Predicts 8,788% Gains For THISParadigm PressElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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